GOLDEN TEMPLE WITH LAND OF LAMA'S ( 5 Nights / 6 Days)
Amritsar - Dharamshala - Amritsar |
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Day 1 : Arrive Amritsar
Arrive Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar you will be welcomed by our representative present at Amritsar Airport carrying placard of your name. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay 
Day 2 : Amritsar
After breakfast move for sightseeing covering
Golden Temple-the holy scripture is brought in a vivid procession from the Akal Takhat (the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs) in the morning to the temple to be returned at night. Singing is central to Sikh worship & is a feast to the souls when hymns from the holy scripture are recited Kirtan and the waves of the classical ragas, a sublim blend of voice & music.
Jallianwala Bagh-the historic site where hundreds of innocent Indian men, women an children were massacred by British General Michael Dyer on April 13, 1919. A memoral and Garden have been created here as a national monument.
Afternoon visit
Indo-Pak Border to watch retreat ceremony-30 KM on the road to Lahore is India-Pakistan Border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience especially at Sunset, when the retreat ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force on the Indian Side and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting up a well coordinated and spectacular display. The sound from the Bugles blown together from both sides paints past on the canvas when India and Pakistan were one, simultaneously Flags of the two nations are ceremoniously retrieved and lights are switched on marking the end of the day. Amidst thunderous applause today this point is the only land route open to approach Pakistan and central Asia.
Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
Golden Temple
Day 3 : Amritsar - Dharamshala / Mcleodganj 
Have breakfast. Transfer to Dharamsala/Mcleodganj- Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This mid 19th century place was developed as a British Garrison. The place was developed as an important administrative point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has developed as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government. The impressive monastery has larger than life size images of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara. Late evening Check in hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4 : Dharamshala
Have breakfast. Move for sightseeing covering Namgayal Monastery,
Bhagsunath Temple- Just 11-km from the town center of Dharamsala is the ancient temple of Bhagsunath. There are many fresh watersprings close to the temple, which are considered sacred by the Hindus.,
St. John's Church: One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone church is located just 8-km from Dharamsala on the way to McLeod Ganj. Under the shade of Doedar branches, a memorial has been made over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. & Tibetian Children Village Institute. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 5 : Dharamshala - Amritsar
After breakfast transfer to Amritsar by car. Reach Amritsar. Check in hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6 : Depart Amritsar
After breakfast transfer to airport to board your flight back home. Your tour ends here.
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